Call your pediatrician when: Child is 3 months or younger and has a rectal temperature of 100.4 degrees F or higher Child of any age is acting sick, is dehydrated, or has fever lasting more than a few days When to administer medication: Once child is beyond 3 months old or with direct guidance from […]
Most children under the age of 2 will not have strep throat however, if they live in a home with older siblings or come in direct exposure with strep throat they can get it. When to bring your child in for a throat culture: Not feeling well after direct contact with someone with strep throat […]
Many parents question whether it is safe to put a blanket in their baby’s crib. In the beginning the answer is no. To make sure your children are not at risk of being trapped under a blanket, follow the tips below: Use swaddling blankets as long as your child is wrapped tight Sleep-sacks can […]
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology recently released specific guidelines for parents regarding how and when to introduce new foods to safely test their babies for allergies. Pediatrician Alanna Levine discusses the new rules. Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
Jaundice is what causes the yellowing of a newborn baby’s skin. Most commonly starts on the head Can cause yellowing of the whites of the eyes A simple blood test can determine the degree of jaundice Treated with special lights called phototherapy For more parenting videos visit Dr. Alanna Levine on The Bump.